What to wear for kids Personality Portraits!
When it comes to choosing outfits for any sessions with me, my number one tip is to keep it comfortable!
That definitely applies for Personality Portraits as well. I always like to include lots of movement and it’s important your child doesn’t feel restricted by their clothing.
But these kids portraits are unique and don’t necessarily follow the same tips as a regular photoshoot. Here are important things to consider when choosing your child’s clothes for Personality Portraits.
Try and avoid large logos and neon colours.
Listen, if your kid is insistent on wearing their favourite shift with a huge Maple Leafs logo on the front - that’s okay. It’s not worth the fight and tears. BUT, if they let you have a little say in what they wear, try and gently steer them away for those shifts with big logos. This is because large logos can get distracting in photos. It can take away from the point of these pictures, which is to focus on your child.
Also, try avoid wearing bright neon colours. Neons might seem like a good way for your child to stand out on the black background. However, these colours will often reflect up onto faces causing unnecessary discolouration.
Most of the photos will be from the waist up.
These portraits are taken close up and personal, focusing on all that makes your child unique. Therefore, it’s rare that their pants or shoes end up in the picture. Save yourself some time and don’t stress about these items. Instead, focus on them being comfortable. That will be the most important.
Bring on the bold coloured clothing.
Now, I know I said to avoid neon colours but that doesn’t mean you should avoid colour all together. Remember with the black background, there is the opportunity to make your child pop by adding colour. This will add extra definition to the photos. Check out my portfolio to see how my clients have achieved this in the past!
Don’t be afraid to accessorize.
Personality portraits are perfect for adding in fun accessories help express your child’s personality. Maybe it’s a fun headband, a cute little bow tie, or new hat. You can include it in all photos or maybe just a couple. Do what feels right to you.
Bonus tip - If you have more than one kid and opt for a sibling photo, avoid having them in matching outfits. It will cause the photo to lack definition. In addition, try not to have multiple or competing patterns on your children. It can end up being distracting.
Luckily, in the end, the goal of capturing your kids true personality is possible no matter what they wear. So do yourself a favour and try not to stress too hard. Use these tips and go with whatever works! Leave the rest up to me.
